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J3 LAU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

29,947 mi
Last recorded29,947 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 LAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 29,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 26,755 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 24,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 23,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 22,143 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 21,770 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 21,712 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 21,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 20,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,179 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 18,112 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,551 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 15,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 13,902 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,208 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,604 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,338 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 8,618 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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J3 LAU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J3 LAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J3 LAU registered?

J3 LAU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 March 2006.

Is J3 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 LAU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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